Anna Donaghey

Catch Anna Donaghey on Do Radio: Making Stuff Up with Eleanor Tweddell 19-25 January 2026

Anna Donaghey is a writer, coach, and host of the acclaimed podcast The Big Drink Rethink. A former advertising strategist, she brings insight, empathy, and humour to conversations about alcohol, identity, and intentional living. After quitting drinking after years of addiction, Anna set out to explore why so many capable, successful lives feel oddly undernourished, and how we reach for substitutes like alcohol when something deeper is missing.

In her debut book, ‘What Are You Thirsty For? Rethinking Alcohol and The Life You Want’, Anna invites readers to get curious, explore their relationship with alcohol, reconnect with themselves, and create a life that nourishes them in genuine ways.

Buy Anna’s book - ‘What Are You Thirsty For? Rethinking Alcohol and The Life You Want’